Join us for Fraud Prevention Fridays

AARP Maryland presents a series of fraud prevention workshops, every other Friday from Feb. 19 through June 18. Join us for these free virtual events. If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

11 AM every other Friday starting on February 19

All events are FREE and open to the general public, but registration is required. See the link accompanying each listing.

February 19
Third-Party Energy Suppliers w/ Laurel Peltier

Third party energy suppliers might offer discounts and then raise the price for gas and electricity. Learn what you need to know to be sure you are not paying more for energy than you should. 
Click HERE to view the archived event.



March 5
Identity Theft – What it is and how it happens w/ Ted Meyerson

Identity Theft is very much alive and well. This presentation will introduce you to what identity is and make you aware of the many ways thieves go about getting information that enables them to steal from you.
Click HERE to view the archived event.


March 19
Government Imposter Scams w/ Bob Busch

Today, we live in a virtual world. Shopping, banking, communications, and social media are normal functions of life. Likewise, our personal information exists in the virtual world. Criminals try to exploit this vulnerability by posing as trusted government agents to steal our money. This session highlights the most common government imposter scams.
Click HERE to view the archived event.

April 2                
Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing w/ Ted Meyerson

Fake emails, imposter phone calls, and bogus text messages cost Americans $57 million in 2019. Find out how to identify fake messages and learn some ways to protect yourself from those kinds of scams.
Click HERE to view the archived event.



April 16               
Veteran Scams w/ Bob Busch

Veterans are a major target of criminal scammers in today's virtual world. Veterans report scam and scam attempts at a higher percentage than other senior groups. This session highlights potential scams against veterans and protective measures to prevent them.



May 7                   
Corona Virus Scams w/ Bob Busch

The Coronavirus pandemic has everyone hoping for some way to ensure their safety. That is exactly the kind of thing that fraudsters rely on to create a new scam. Learn about some of the scams out there right now so that you will not be tricked.
Click HERE to view the archived event.


May 21                
Staying Safe from Scams w/Ted Meyerson

This is a summary session on protecting against scams that covers easy tips and protective measures to guard against all types of scams. Unlike the previous sessions in this series, these are general rules and precautions we should weave into our daily lives. 
Click HERE to view the archived event.


June 4
What Parents and Grandparents Need to Know About Child Identity Theft

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Child ID theft is attractive to theives. According to Javelin research, more than 1 million children were victims of identity fraud in 2017. This session offers tips to help keep children's personal information from falling into the hands of scam artists and identity thieves.
Click HERE to register for this free event.


June 18
Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation

Ted talks to Lisa Schifferle, senior policy analyst with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Office of Older Americans, about the surge in scams against the elderly.
Click HERE to register for this free event.

Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork  or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve have been targeted by fraudsters.